The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also announced plans to introduce stricter rules for storing weapons at home and more rigorous requirements for weapon knowledge.
On Wednesday afternoon, police dismantled a cannabis nursery in a commercial building in Cruquius. One individual was arrested on-site during the raid conducted by the North Holland police drug team.
A motorist was injured and hospitalized after their car struck a tree and flipped onto its side on the IJdoornlaan in Amsterdam North this evening. Emergency services attended the scene of the single-vehicle accident, which resulted in a temporary partial closure of the road.
The Port of Amsterdam is making shore leave more accessible for seafarers by requiring terminals to facilitate easier access to land. A new pilot program also offers free transportation for sailors on ships at public quays without direct shore connections to improve their well-being.
The COA announced it cannot provide temporary night shelter for people sleeping outside the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel. This applies to asylum seekers who arrive after the emergency accommodation buses have departed or those who choose to stay on the grounds.
NOC*NSF aims for the Netherlands to be the best-prepared nation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Despite these ambitions, the Dutch sports federation expressed concerns regarding high participation costs and potential visa issues in the United States.